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#AEAC65 color code is #AEAC65. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aeac65.

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#AEAC65 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AEAC65 is 0.3944. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.36:1 against white and 8.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AEAC65 on white2.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AEAC65 on black8.89:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AEAC652.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AEAC658.89:1AAA

#AEAC65 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AEAC65?+
The hex code for #AEAC65 is #AEAC65. In RGB it's rgb(174, 172, 101), and in HSL it's hsl(58, 31%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #AEAC65?+
#AEAC65 in RGB is (174, 172, 101). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 172, 101).
What is the CMYK value of #AEAC65?+
#AEAC65 converts to CMYK(0%, 1%, 42%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AEAC65.
Is #aeac65 a warm or cool color?+
#AEAC65 (#AEAC65) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 58° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aeac65 belong to?+
#AEAC65 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 58°, 31%, 54% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #aeac65 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AEAC65 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.36:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aeac65?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AEAC65 (#AEAC65) is 7492 C Light Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AEAC65 in design

Practical guidance for using #aeac65 (#AEAC65) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AEAC65 (#AEAC65) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AEAC65 (#AEAC65) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AEAC65 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #aeac65 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AEAC65 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #AEAC65

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #aeac65 (#AEAC65). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci GoldLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold